'Our arms are open' – Carlingford prepares for Joe Biden's visit 

Kilwirra Cemetery is a flurry of garda activity on Easter Monday ahead of US president Joe Biden's visit to County Louth. The graveyard is the final resting place of some of Mr Biden's Irish relatives and he may visit it again this week. Picture: Ciara Wilkinson

US president Joe Biden is expected to visit the grave of his ancestors after enjoying breakfast in Ruby Ellen’s Tea Rooms when he visits Carlingford on Wednesday, locals have revealed.

President Biden has made no secret of his pride in his Irish ancestry, and previously visited Cooley in Co. Louth where he still has relatives today. Locals told the Irish Examiner they are “buzzing” ahead of his planned trip to Dundalk and Carlingford this week and will have the breakfast ready.